On the eve of its 48^th annual convention, the RCCAQ held its annual general meeting (AGM). For the second year in a row, a 100% hybrid format was used.

On November 23, 2021, a new group was confirmed as members of the RCCAQ's 2021-2022 board. A number of directors left the board after providing faithful service to the organization. In addition, a new chair took office!

2021-2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(Click on the link to view the board members' names)

In accordance with section 4.11 of the RCCAQ's bylaws, no candidacy applications were received during the eligibility period for board member positions in regions 2 or 5. Now that the AGM has taken place, the board may designate individuals to fill these vacancies.Please note that two board positions are still vacant.

If you are an RCCAQ member and are interested in serving on the board, please let us know!

THANK YOU to two outgoing board members!

This year, we bid farewell to two board members.

Sylvain Turgeon decided not to seek a other mandate. After serving for one year as chair (2019-2020), he completed another as outgoing chair (2020-2021). The RCCAQ paid tribute to Mr. Turgeon's commitment by presenting him with a commemorative plaque during the convention's closing event.

Thanks, Sylvain!

Sylvain Turgeon, outgoing board member, and the RCCAQ's new chair, Jean-Pierre Tardif.

After eight years, Michel Auger had to leave his position as board member since he had completed the maximum period of service set out in the RCCAQ's bylaws. Our organization will be losing the expertise of an experienced secretary/treasurer, although he assures us that he will be available to advise the new secretary/treasurer as Yann Desjardins takes over the reins. We are deeply grateful to Mr. Auger! He was also presented with a commemorative plaque during the convention's closing event.

Thank you, Michel!

Michel Auger, outgoing board member, together with the RCCAQ's new chair, Jean-Pierre Tardif.

NEW CHAIR!

The RCCAQ took a moment to thank outgoing chair Mathieu Brunet, who led the organization in 2020-2021. Needless to say, his term in office was marked by challenges of all shapes and sizes! His hard work was acknowledged during the convention's closing event when he was presented with a Golden Bipper, in keeping with tradition, as well as a commemorative plaque.

Thank you, Mathieu!

The RCCAQ's new chair, Jean-Pierre Tardif, together with outgoing chair Mathieu Brunet.

Kicking off his term in office, the RCCAQ's new chair then gave a speech. Jean-Pierre Tardif will be leading the board in 2021-2022. He spoke of his pride in the RCCAQ, of being attuned to members' needs and of being available.

Listen to Mr. Tardif's speech during the convention's closing event.

Speech by Jean-Pierre Tardif, 2021-2022 RCCAQ chair